The high-voltage battery in your Audi is the part that powers the electric motor. In certain 2021-2024 models, this battery could overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk. This could cause damage to your vehicle and potentially put you and others in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install new diagnostic software to help prevent the battery from overheating — this will be done at no cost to you. Until then, do not charge your vehicle until you've been notified that the fix is available.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
The high-power charging cable in your vehicle is the part that lets you fill up your battery at home with a 220V outlet. In some cases, this cable can overheat if you're using a weak or old outlet.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable or outlet overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk for you and your property.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the high-power charging cable with a newer, safer one that includes a built-in temperature sensor to prevent overheating. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
The body control module in your Audi is like a computer that helps control many of your vehicle's functions. It's located near the rear seat and can be damaged by liquid spills or water that gets into the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If liquid gets into the body control module and it shuts down, your engine power will suddenly drop. This means you'll have reduced control over your vehicle, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective cover to the body control module and seal any gaps under the car to prevent future damage, all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.